CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026

25.44 USD
-0.6 (-2.3%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 02:17 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CNK. CNK was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. CNK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CNK has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CNK was profitable.
  • In the past year CNK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years CNK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years CNK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.46%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNK has a better Return On Equity (40.04%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.98%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CNK is below the industry average of 8.67%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.91%) for CNK is below the current ROIC(8.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROIC 8.98%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.87%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.65%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
  • CNK has a better Gross Margin (63.95%) than 71.25% of its industry peers.
  • CNK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
CNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CNK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CNK Yearly Shares OutstandingCNK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.35, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of CNK (1.35) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 7.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 7.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CNK's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • CNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CNK (5.13) is worse than 77.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Altman-Z 1.35
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.72%
CNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CNK has a worse Current ratio (0.76) than 66.25% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, CNK is doing worse than 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
CNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CNK have decreased by -4.52% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, CNK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.49% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 9.70% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.20% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-37.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
CNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.19, the valuation of CNK can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CNK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.18.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.38 indicates a correct valuation of CNK.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 88.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CNK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.01.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.19
Fwd PE 12.38
CNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNK is valued a bit cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.73
EV/EBITDA 8.1
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.83
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.42%, CNK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.58. CNK pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CNK is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.42%

5.2 History

  • CNK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CNK Yearly Dividends per shareCNK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.2%
CNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:CNK (2/12/2026, 2:17:09 PM)

25.44

-0.6 (-2.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners114.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.32%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.62%
Market Cap2.99B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)153.50M
Analysts76.47
Price Target32.81 (28.97%)
Short Float %13.64%
Short Ratio4.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.42%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)31.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.63%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)61.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)31.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)-3.87%
PT rev (3m)-4.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-24.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.19
Fwd PE 12.38
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 10.73
P/OCF 6.72
P/B 7.8
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.1
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY5.82%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY9.32%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY14.88%
SpS26.84
BVpS3.26
TBVpS-9.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.83
Graham Number10.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROCE 10.38%
ROIC 8.98%
ROICexc 10.32%
ROICexgc 20.77%
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
FCFM 8.83%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.77%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.77%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y8.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Debt/EBITDA 3.47
Cap/Depr 83.52%
Cap/Sales 5.27%
Interest Coverage 2.54
Cash Conversion 78.54%
Profit Quality 181.43%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 1.35
F-Score4
WACC9.72%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)64.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
EPS Next Y-37.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year3.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%
EBIT growth 1Y25.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year63.68%
EBIT Next 3Y26.83%
EBIT Next 5Y15.47%
FCF growth 1Y-9.87%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y0.14%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CNK.


What is the valuation status of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is expected to decline by -37.21% in the next year.